HR Senior Assistant – Nairobi

About the role

The HR Senior Assistant provides technical and administrative support for a wide range of HR transactions at UNOPS in Nairobi. The role ensures efficient processing of recruitment, onboarding, payroll verification and records management for office personnel.

Key responsibilities

• Provide guidance on HR administrative procedures and address routine inquiries.
• Support end‑to‑end recruitment, including data entry in the HR information system, reference checks and preparation of offers.
• Assist with onboarding documentation, orientation tasks and contract administration.
• Monitor HR actions such as contract expiries, absences and performance evaluations.
• Support payroll verification and maintain accurate HR records and reference files.
• Provide logistical support for HR training sessions and knowledge‑sharing activities.

Required profile

• Secondary school (or equivalent) with five years relevant experience, or a bachelor’s degree with one year relevant experience.
• A globally or nationally recognised professional certificate in Human Resource Management is desired.

Required skills

• HR information system (HRIS) data entry.
• HR records management.